Whittle Springs Middle School vs. Northwest Middle School
Should I attend Whittle Springs Middle School or Northwest Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Whittle Springs Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Northwest Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 455 students in grades 6-8, Whittle Springs Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 774 students in grades 6-8, Northwest Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
455 students
774 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1475 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1637 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
4%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
8%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
151
256
Grade 7 Students
151
260
Grade 8 Students
153
258
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
35%
32%
% Black
21%
26%
% White
35%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
76%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%